If you get anxious before you go to the dentist, ask him about being sedated during any procedures.

Cathy Worster | 07/26/15

Dental health is not a one time affair, but an on going life time process and commitment for both the patient and their choice of dental professionals.

Deanna Moncrief | 07/25/15

You wouldn't think that diabetes could be diagnosed by the problems you have in your mouth.

Ellen Wallace | 07/24/15

Some temporary relief is possible if you can clear your sinuses with steam pointed at the face.

Angela Przywara | 07/22/15

The over the counter teeth whitening products can make your teeth more brittle, which makes it harder to keep cavities away.

Cynthia Robbins | 07/22/15

Slide the floss up and down several times against the surfaces of two teeth, do so gently and under the gumline.

Blair Zamacona | 07/22/15

Even adults can wear braces to straighten their teeth.

Bridget Stone | 07/20/15

Fluoride is rapidly absorbed in tooth enamel, especially in the teeth of growing children.

Christy Henderson | 07/19/15

Interview the dentist before allowing him to do any type of surgery in your mouth.

Ernest Dodson | 07/19/15

Brush and floss after every meal.

Dan Epstein | 07/18/15

Brushing and flossing on a regular basis can help get rid of plaque that causes gum disease.

Erica Wanberg | 07/17/15

Call for a dental appointment if you feel you are having problems with your teeth or you have bleeding gums.

Erin Stevenson | 07/16/15

Clean your dentures with cool or warm water with a sink full of water.

Cindy Wooden | 07/15/15

Keeping your natural teeth as long as possible is very important, so eat well and enjoy all the functions of chewing.

Gary Huffman | 07/15/15

The dental hygienist will polish the plaque right off your teeth for you.

Cynthia Dickstein | 07/14/15

What is great about cosmetic dental veneers is that they come in a variety of materials such as acrylic, resin, or porcelain.

Cj Montaquila | 07/13/15

The short answer to this question depends on the current health of bones where the implant will be inserted.

Carrie Walend | 07/12/15

The dentist may vary the tooth preparation in the material used to fill the tooth.

Douglas Baggett | 07/10/15

Implants are the basis for many modern repair and restoration in dentistry today.

Bobbie3 Davis | 07/10/15

False teeth are prosthetic replacements that are ordered for those who have lost all of their natural teeth. A dental implant is a surgical opening made by your dentist and is placed in the jaw.

David Vinciguerra | 07/10/15

Orthodontics is a dental specialty that has to do with jaw misalignment and crooked teeth. Orthodontics can only say for sure whether someone is a good candidate for invisible braces.

Daniel Beck | 07/08/15

Oral surgeons and orthodontists study the gums and learn how to diagnose, treat, and prevent gum diseases.

Bradley Tygar | 07/06/15

Knowing that you have brushed and flossed every day will make your next dental appointment a breeze.

Dorothy Ripley | 07/06/15

If there is more pain and fear, you can talk to your dentist about simple sedation, so do not worry.

Cheryl Callsen | 07/04/15

It is possible to whiten your teeth but it is much easier to avoid having the problem in the first place. You can find dentists all over the country who will give you a sedative to help relax you before appointments.

Debra Spokart | 07/04/15

The last step is to cement the crown into your mouth, leaving you with a beautifully restored smile.

Douglas Kutchera | 07/03/15

Your smile will be much brighter and straighter after a professional whitening treatment at the dentist, which should make you happy.

Delene Stuart | 07/01/15

When using any type of teeth whitening agent, make sure you use it sparingly.